SLU Baseball Splits Doubleheader at UTRGV

Lions win opener 11-6, drop nightcap 10-1 in Southland Conference action

Apr. 19, 2026 at 2:07pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game in motion, with players and the field fragmented into sharp, overlapping planes of color representing the Southeastern Louisiana and UTRGV uniforms.Southeastern Louisiana's baseball team battles UTRGV in a crucial Southland Conference doubleheader, with both teams fighting to improve their postseason positioning.Edinburg Today

The Southeastern Louisiana University baseball team split a doubleheader with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on Saturday, winning the opener 11-6 before dropping the nightcap 10-1 in Southland Conference play.

Why it matters

The split keeps Southeastern in third place in the Southland Conference standings, behind leaders Northwestern State and Lamar. The Lions are looking to secure a spot in the conference tournament with a strong finish to the regular season.

The details

In the first game, Southeastern jumped out to an early 7-0 lead and held on for the 11-6 victory. Brody Capps, Connor Cuff, and Justin Williams led the offensive attack for the Lions. Pitcher Nik Toups earned the win, allowing just three unearned runs in 6 innings. In the nightcap, the game was tied 1-1 until the fifth inning when UTRGV scored 7 runs to take control and win 10-1.

  • The doubleheader took place on Saturday, April 19, 2026.
  • Southeastern Louisiana is now 24-17 overall and 13-7 in Southland Conference play.
  • UTRGV's record stands at 18-21 overall and 12-12 in conference.

The players

Southeastern Louisiana University

The baseball team from Southeastern Louisiana University, a Division I program that competes in the Southland Conference.

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

The baseball team from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, also a Southland Conference member.

Nik Toups

The starting pitcher for Southeastern Louisiana in the first game, earning the win with 6 innings of 3-run (unearned) ball.

Brody Capps

A Southeastern Louisiana player who delivered RBI singles in the first two innings of the opening game.

Connor Cuff

A Southeastern Louisiana player who doubled in a pair of runs in the first inning of the first game.

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What’s next

Southeastern Louisiana will return home to host Alcorn State in a non-conference matchup on Wednesday, April 23rd at 6 PM, opening a four-game homestand that will also include Greek Night festivities.

The takeaway

Southeastern Louisiana's baseball team remains in the hunt for a Southland Conference tournament berth, splitting a crucial doubleheader on the road against UTRGV. The Lions will look to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season with an upcoming homestand.